Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Silver Strap Ends
- Constantius Chlorus
- Victoria Bar
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Multangular Tower
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York's Coat of Arms
- The George Fox Incident
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Norman Castle
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Abbot's House
- A New University
- Is York Cursed?
- The Roman Fortress